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Harrigan

By Max Brand

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In bustling Honolulu, a red-haired man's knack for brawling pulls him into a collision course with the law and a fiery captain, testing the bonds of loyalty and survival.

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2006-01-01
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Summary

"Harrigan" by Max Brand is a tale set in 1918 that plunges into the vibrant heart of Honolulu, following a red-haired man named Harrigan as he clashes against the city's law. The novel is punctuated by the character’s brawling prowess and confident swagger, showcasing the era’s cultural tapestry mixed with the raw energy of its nightlife. Harrigan is soon noticed by police, who already seem to know of his penchant for trouble. He quickly jumps into a fight to defend a stranger, bringing him face-to-face with the tough Captain McTee, launching a relationship full of conflict. The book brings to light themes of survival, who people are at their core, and the powerful bonds people make when faced with personal challenges and life's struggles.

About the Author

Frederick Schiller Faust was an American writer known primarily for his Western stories using the pseudonym Max Brand. As Max Brand, he also created the popular fictional character of young medical intern Dr. James Kildare for a series of pulp fiction stories. His Kildare character was subsequently featured over several decades in other media, including a series of American theatrical movies by Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a radio series, two television series, and comics. Faust's other pseudonyms include George Owen Baxter, Evan Evans, Peter Dawson, David Manning, John Frederick, Peter Henry Morland, George Challis, and Frederick Frost. He also wrote under his real name. As George Challis, Faust wrote the "Tizzo the Firebrand" series for Argosy magazine. The Tizzo saga was a series of historical swashbuckler stories, featuring the titular warrior, set in Renaissance Italy.

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